Cardinal 748

Cardinal
Cardinal Scale Manufacturing Co.
748
WEIGHT INDICATING INSTRUMENT
TECHNICAL/OPERATION MANUAL
P.O. Box 151

Webb City, MO 64870
8539-M041-O1 Rev H PHONE: 417-673-4631
11/98 FAX: 417-673-5001 Printed in USA
SPECIFICATIONS
Power Requirements ...... 115 VAC 60 Hz @ 0.07A (optional 230 VAC 50/60 Hz @ 0.03A) powering
12-18 VDC, 300-800 mA, wall plug-in UL/CSA listed power supply.
Enclosure Size ............... Desk Top: 11.3"W x 6.5"H x 3"D
NEMA 4X: 13.5"W x 8.6"H x 4.6"D
Operating Environment .. Temperature: 14˚ to 104˚ F or -10˚ to +40˚ C.
Humidity: 90% non-condensing (maximum).
Display............................ Standard: 6-digit, 1" high, 7-segment LCD with 30 element bar graph
display. Optional: 6-digit, 0.8" high, 7-segment LED with 30 element bar
graph display.
Sensitivity ....................... 0.45 uV/division (0-3.3 mV/V input), class III.
Signal Input Range ......... 1.0 mV min. to 50 mV max. (including dead load boost).
Transducer Excitation ..... 8.0 volts VDC (12 VDC optional).
Number of Load Cells .... 14 each, 350 OHM cells maximum.
Load Cell Cable Length .. 150 feet maximum. Consult factory for other requirements.
30 feet maximum without sense lines.
Resolution ...................... 1 part in 20,000 displayed. 1 part in 100,000 internal.
Capacities ...................... 1,000 to 10,000 divisions commercial. Up to 20,000 divisions
non-commercial.
Tare Capacity ................. 5 digits maximum.
Division Value ................. 1 to 9 x 10, 1, 0.1, 0.01, 0.001 and 0.0001.
Sample Rate .................. 1 to 12 samples per second selectable.
Auto Zero Range ............ 0.5 or 1 through 9 divisions.
Weighing Units ............... Pounds only, kilograms only, pounds/kilograms, tons only, or metric tons
only.
Keyboard ........................ Membrane type with 27 color-coded keys.
Standard Features:
• Year 2000 compliant Time and Date with selectable date format (mm/dd/yy or dd/mm/yy).
• Six (6) digits of numeric identification.
• Up to eight (8) independent preset weight comparators with logic-level outputs and status
display.
• Keyboard or push button tare function.
• Gross, tare, net conversion.
• Programmable bar graph operation displays weight or preset weight comparator status.
• Test key performs display test and internal tests.
• Truck storage for 200 trucks, 24 bit, 16,777,216 maximum accumulator capacity.
• RS232/20mA printer port with selectable baud rate for printers.
• Bi-directional RS232/20mA interface with selectable baud rate can be used to control indicator
remotely.
• Auto shut-off feature turns indicator off after period of non-use.
• Automatic sleep mode turns display off when scale is not in use and automatically resumes
operation with the application of weight.
• Dual ranging feature with selectable parameters.
• Programmable print format.
• Consecutive number printing.
Optional Features:
• Relay output for connection of peripherals to be controlled by preset weight comparators.
• Optional I/O board includes:
Analog output with 0-10 VDC and 4-20 MA output.
BCD output with status lines.
Eight (8) optically-isolated programmable inputs.
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INSTALLATION
NO!
AUTO-ON NO!
AUTO-ON jumper J7, when connected, will
cause the indicator to power on automatically
whenever power is applied to the power input DON'T PLACE IN FRONT OF
HEATING/COOLING VENTS
connector. If power is lost momentarily and
then reapplied, the indicator will turn on DON'T EXPOSE NO! ?
TO DIRECT SUNLIGHT
without pressing the ON key. See figure no. 11
for location.
-110˚
DOMESTIC/INTERNATIONAL JUMPER (J12 32˚- PROVIDE GOOD, SAFE GROUND

DOM/INT) AND CLEAN AC POWER
Remove the jumper to comly with OIML DON'T EXPOSE TO

TEMPERATURE EXTREMES
requirements. The 748 will perform the NO!
following functions: 1. A “lamp test” will be
performed on power-up. PROVIDE ADEQUATE
2. The date format will be day/month/year. PROTECTION TO
MINIMIZE LIGHTNING
KEEP THE AREA AROUND THE SCALE
3. The printout of keyboard tare will be DAMAGE
CLEAR
designated as “PT.” TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE AIR CIRCULATION
LOAD CELL CONNECTIONS WITH OVER

30 FEET OF CABLE CAUTION! When in parallel runs, locate
For installations with over 30 feet of cable Load Cell cables a minimum of 24" away
between the indicator and the load cells, from all AC wiring.
sense wires should be used. The sense wires
must be connected between the +SENS, -SENS terminals on the indicator and the +EXCITATION, -
EXCITATION wires of the load cells or the +SENS, -SENS terminals of the load cell trim board or
the section seal trim board. For the indicator to use the sense wires, the +SENS jumper J1 and the -
SENS jumper J3 must be open (see figure no. 11).
The Model 748 Weight Indicating Instrument is available in either stainless steel desktop enclosure
or a NEMA 4X stainless steel wall-mount enclosure. Determine which enclosure version you have
and refer to the appropriate section for installation and interconnection.
DESKTOP ENCLOSURE
8.000" Clearance for
#10 size screw .203"
.375"
figure no. 1 - wall

mounting bolt layout
The 748 desktop enclosure may be mounted on a desktop or other smooth, flat, horizontal surface
or may be mounted on a wall. Refer to figure no. 1 for a layout of wall-mounting bolts. Regardless of
the manner in which the instrument is installed, the location should be free from temperature
extremes and water. It should be a location where the display is easily viewed and the keyboard is
within easy reach of the operator. If wall mounted, make certain the structure and mounting bolts
are of sufficient strength to retain the 748.
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All of the terminations to
the desktop enclosure 18 VCD
version of the 748 are 0.8 A
REMOTE INPUT BCD OUTPUT ANALOG OUTPUT

made on the rear panel PWC OUTPUT LOAD CELL PRINTER OUTPUT SERIAL I/O
via “D” style connectors.

See figure no. 2 to see
the identification of each
figure no. 2 - connector identification
of these connectors.
LOAD CELL CONNECTION
CAUTION! Disconnect any external load cell power supply before connecting load cells to
the instrument. Failure to do so will result in permanent damage to the instrument.
The load cell cable is terminated via a 9-pin connector on the rear panel. Figure no. 3 shows the pin
identification for the connector. Make certain that the pins are correctly identified before soldering a
wire to them. NOTE!! If you use sense leads in your load cell installation (as in motor truck scales),
jumpers J1 and J3, located on the PC board, should be disconnected or placed on one pin only. If
you do not use sense leads, jumpers J1 and J3 must be installed to connect the sense leads to the
excitation (refer to figure no. 11). Make certain that the connector retaining screws are used to hold
the connector securely to the rear panel.
PIN 5 Load Cell PIN 1 PIN NUMBER FUNCTION
1 ................. + EXCITATION
9 ................. + SENSE
7 ................. +SIGNAL
2 ................. - SIGNAL
PIN 9 PIN 6
4 ................. - SENSE
6 ................. - EXCITATION
MATING CONNECTOR 5 ................. SHIELD
CONNECTOR ................ DE-9P
CONNECTOR SHELL .... DE-24657 figure no. 3 - load cell
SCREW LOCK ............... DE-20419 connection
PRINTER OUTPUT CONNECTION

If a printer is used, it may be connected to the printer output connector located on the rear panel.
Figure no. 4 shows the connections for both RS232 compatible data and 20 mA current loop
interfaces for the printer output.
PIN 13 PIN 1
Standard Printer Output Connector

20mA Current Loop Pin Definitions
(indicator has active end)
PIN 25 PIN 14
Standard "Printer Connector RS-232C Pin Definitions:

TXD 2
*CTS 5 20mA 10 RX
SIG GND 7
GND 11
Mating Connector Internal Printer Peripheral Device

Part No. Vendor Part No. Circuitry Conn. Passive End
6610-2047 DB-25P CONNECTOR
6610-2218 BACK SHELL
figure no. 4 - printer output connection
NOTE! *RS232 CTS handshake input is enabled during calibration or setup review.
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PRESET WEIGHT COMPARATOR LOGIC LEVEL OUTPUT
To automatically switch AC powered external devices at up to eight preset weight values, connect
the RB4 or RB8 external relay junction box to the PWC OUTPUT connector. When the displayed
weight is equal to or greater than the preset weight (see KEYPAD FUNCTIONS: PRESET key), the
PWC output changes from 5 volts dc to 0 volts dc or from 0 volts dc to 5 volts dc (see PRESET
WEIGHT COMPARATORS, Undr1= in the CALIBRATION section) and will drive solid state relay
resistive loads of 200 ohms or greater.
PIN NUMBER FUNCTION
PWC Output 10 ............ PWC #1 OUT
PIN 8 PIN 1 2 ............. PWC #2 OUT
1 ............. PWC #3 OUT
9 ............. PWC #4 OUT
11 ............ PWC #5 OUT
PIN 15 PIN 9 13 ............ PWC #6 OUT
5 ............. PWC #7 OUT
4 ............. PWC #8 OUT
figure no. 5 - preset weight comparator output 12 ............ COMMON
BI-DIRECTIONAL SERIAL INTERFACE (Serial I/O) PIN NUMBER ... FUNCTION

An RS23220mA compatible bi-directional serial interface 7 ............. GROUND
connector is located on the back of the instrument and may 19 ............ GROUND
be used for various functions. It will accept serial commands* 2 ............. Tx D
allowing the 748 to be controlled remotely. Figure no. 6 3 ............. Rx D
illustrates the pin layout for this connector. 11 ............ Tx D RETURN
* See SERIAL INPUT COMMANDS section for details. 13 ............ Rx D RETURN
PIN 13
Serial I/O PIN 1 10 ............ Tx D SRC
12 ............ Rx D SRC
23 ............ Tx D ACTIVE
25 ............ Rx D ACTIVE
PIN 25
24 ............ GROUND
PIN 14
9 ............. +5 VDC
figure no. 6 - bi-directional interface 6 ............. +5 VDC
+Y
TX SOURCE 10 RX RETURN
TWISTED PAIR INTERCONNECT CABLE - Example A
TX RETURN 11 RX ACTIVE
TX ACTIVE
---------
23
24
CONNECTION DIAGRAM
RX SOURCE 12
TWISTED PAIR
TX RETURN for 20 mA
RX RETURN
RX ACTIVE
13
25
TX ACTIVE CURRENT LOOP OPERATION
--------- 24 CHASSIS GND
Refer to
Peripheral Device has
applicable PASSIVE END
information for
required of Current Loop
connections.
INTERNAL
PERIPHERAL
(standard enclosure only).
CIRCUITRY
SERIAL DEVICE;
CONNECTOR; PASSIVE END
ACTIVE END
RX RETURN 13 TX SOURCE
TWISTED PAIR
RX ACTIVE 25 TX RETURN
INTERCONNECT CABLE - Example B TX RETURN 11 RX SOURCE

TWISTED PAIR
TX ACTIVE 23 RX RETURN
CONNECTION DIAGRAM
for 20 mA CHASSIS GND
CURRENT LOOP OPERATION Refer to
applicable
Peripheral Device has information for
required
ACTIVE END INTERNAL
connections.
of Current Loop CIRCUITRY

SERIAL
PERIPHERAL
DEVICE;
(standard enclosure only). CONNECTOR; ACTIVE END
PASSIVE END
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NEMA 4X ENCLOSURES
For desk mounting of the 748 in the NEMA 4X enclosure, it is necessary to order separately a
“DESK-MOUNT” kit. Refer to Assembly Instruction for Desk-Mount Kit (8539-M097-O1) for mounting
instructions.
The Model 748 in a NEMA 4X enclosure is normally mounted on the wall or some other vertical
surface. The enclosure is attached to the wall with four (4) bolts. Refer to Figure No. 7 for the hole
layout for the NEMA 4X enclosure.
4.6"
6.0" 8.6"
14.0"
"
figure no. 7 - NEMA 4X enclosure 0.312" 13.5
Dia
mounting hole layout
First make certain that the location chosen is free from sudden changes in temperature and that the
mounting surface is strong enough to support the enclosure while being close enough to provide the
operator easy access to the keyboard. Carefully layout the mounting hole locations then drill and
install the anchor bolts. Attach the enclosure to the wall and securely tighten the retaining bolts.
Continue by opening the front cover on the instrument enclosure. Loosen all four (4) retaining
screws and rotate each of the clips to the side. DO NOT remove these screws. Fully open the front
cover of the instrument exposing the internal printed circuit board.
LOAD CELL CONNECTION
CAUTION! Disconnect any external load cell power supply before connecting load cells to
the instrument. Failure to do so will result in permanent damage to the instrument.
Loosen the cable gland connector for the load cell. This gland connector is located on the bottom of
the enclosure on the right-hand side. Refer to figure no. 10 for an illustration of the connector layout.
Slip the single cable from the load cell or load cell junction box through the gland connector and into
the enclosure. Remove 2" of the outer insulation jacket then remove 1/4" of insulation from each of
the four (4) wires and shield without sense leads or six (6) wires and shield with sense leads (refer
to figure no. 8). Connect each of the wires to terminal block P1 as shown in figure no. 11. To
terminate a wire, first press down on the release bar for the terminal, insert the wire into the terminal
opening then allow the release bar to return to
its original position, locking the wire in place.
figure no. 8 - terminal
Repeat the procedure until all of the wires are in
block connections
place. NOTE! If the sense leads are NOT used,
you must install plug-in jumpers at J1 and J3
adjacent to the terminal block. These jumpers
attach the sense leads to the excitation leads. If
sense leads ARE used (as in motor truck
2" scales), these plug-in jumpers should be
1/4" positioned on one plug-in pin only or removed
and stored for later use.
Terminal
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PRINTER CABLE INSTALLATION
Loosen the gland connector adjacent to the load cell cable gland connector (see figure no. 10) and
slip the printer cable through it and into the enclosure. Remove 2" of the outer insulating jacket from
the cable, then remove 1/4" of insulation from each of the wires (refer to figure no. 8). These wires are
to be connected to terminal block P9 at the bottom edge of the printed circuit board. Refer to figure no.
10 for the location of the terminal block.
Note that the printer output can be either RS232 compatible or 20mA current loop. To terminate the
wires, first press down the release bar on the terminal. Slip the wire into the terminal opening and
release the bar to lock the wire in place.
BI-DIRECTIONAL SERIAL INTERFACE (Serial I/O)

The bi-directional serial interface for the NEMA 4X version of the 748 Weight Indicator is located on
the printed circuit board. Note that because of the number of signals involved, there is no terminal
block for the bi-directional serial interface. Rather, a 25-pin “D” connector has been provided for the
interface. All terminations to this interface must be made to a mating connector (Cardinal part no.
6610-2047) plugged into the serial interface. Figure no. 11 identifies the location of this connector.
Refer to the bi-directional serial interface section of the DESKTOP ENCLOSURE INSTALLATION
section for identification of the connector pins.
PRESET WEIGHT COMPARATOR

The 748 Preset Weight Comparator comes standard with Logic Level Outputs that can control solid
state external devices. An optional relay assembly must be used to power AC powered devices. If your
748 is equipped with the optional feature, PWC relay assembly, be sure to follow the connection
instructions under that section to prevent damage to your indicator.
PWC LOGIC LEVEL OUTPUT

To automatically switch external devices at up to eight preset weight values, connect solid state relays
to the PWC OUTPUT connector P11 as shown in figure no. 9. When the displayed weight is equal to
or greater than the preset weight (see KEYPAD FUNCTIONS: PRESET key), the PWC output
changes from 0 volts dc to 5 volts dc and will drive solid state relay resistive loads of 200 ohms or
greater.
To connect the control cable to the comparator outputs, first loosen the gland connector located on the
bottom of the enclosure on your right side. Refer to figure no. 10 for the location of the connector. Slip
the cable through this connector and into the enclosure. Remove 2" of the cable insulating jacket then
1/4" of insulation from each of the wires. Refer to figure no. 8, then make the proper terminations on
terminal block P11. To terminate a wire, first press the release bar for the terminal, insert the wire into
the terminal opening, then allow the bar to return to its original position locking the wire in place.
PWC RELAY ASSEMBLY

To automatically control power to up to eight AC powered devices at programmed weight values,
unplug the four-position screw terminal from the relay board and wire as shown in figure no. 9.
Two identical PWC relay boards are configurable for PWC’s 1-4 or 5-8 by removable plug-in jumpers.
The relay board(s) are mounted to the NEMA 4X enclosure bottom or back (between the battery cover
and the side of the enclosure) or in an external junction box for use the the desktop enclosure.
NEMA 4X Internal PWC Relay Assembly Desktop External Relay Junction Box
-R4: 4 Relay Assembly RB4: 4 Relay Assembly
-R8: 8 Relay Assembly RB8: 8 Relay Assembly
OUTPUT (closed) ........ 28-240VAC @ 3A maximum for each plug-in relay.

CONTROL INPUT ....... 5VDC @ 12mA from the 748 NEMA 4X main pc board assembly P11 or the
desktop PWC OUTPUT connector.
CONNECTION ............ Removable plug-in screw terminals for up to 14 AWG wire.
The individual relays can be configured to be on (closed) or off (open) at weights under the preset
weight and switch at the preset weight from on-to-off or off-to-on by setting the under weight condition
to on or off during setup and calibration or setup review.
EXAMPLE: Undr1=on. . . PWC1 relay is on (closed) for weights under the preset weight and off
(open) for weights equal to or over the preset weight.
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NEMA 4X MAIN BOARD (P11) TO RELAY BOARD (WIRE) CONNECTION
Connect the PWC cable wires to the printed circuit board connector P11.
figure no. 9 -
K4
PWC relay board
L2 L1
(28-240 VAC)
K3
Fuse
LOAD
3-12 Amp P1 P11
L1 L1 3/7 4/8
PWC
3.0A MAX
LOAD User Supplied (Relay Board)
3.0A MAX (Main Board)
Terminal
Number
K2
PWC Number 1 Brown

3
3 2 Red
4
4 3 Orange
2
2 4 Yellow
1
5 Green x
K1
LOAD 1
L1 L1 1/5 2/6
PWC
3.0A MAX
LOAD
OPEN 6 Blue
3.0A MAX 5
5 7 Violet
8
8 Green
PWC1
PWC2
PWC3
PWC4
PWC5
PWC6
PWC7
PWC8
8 9
GROUND 9 White
7
P1
7 10 Gray
6
1
6
8539-C062-0A
PWC Relay
Board
figure no. 10 -
748 NEMA 4X
enclosure layout
Serial
I/O Cable PWC Output
Cable
Printer
Cable
Calibration
Switch
Load Cell
Cable
Load Cell
Power
Input
Supply Optional
Terminals
Cord I/O Board
Connector
NOTE! All relays are the normally open type that will open when power to the indicator is
lost.
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figure no. 11 - PC board layout
PWC 5
PWC 4 PWC 6
PWC 3 PWC 7
Bi-Directional 20Ma Ground PWC 8
Serial Interface PWC 2
RS232 CTS PWC 1 Common
P7 Printer
Output P11
P9
J12 DOM/INT Preset Weight
Comparator
Logic Level Output
P5
Connector for Calibration
Option PC Board Switch
OPR CAL
Display Outline
Auto-On
Jumper
J5
P3
P1
Power Input LOAD CELL
Connector J1 Sense/Excitations
J3 Jumpers J1 and J3
+Excitation -Excitation
J5 VEXC SELECT +Sense -Sense
NORMAL CLOSED= 8V +Signal -Signal
OPTIONAL OPEN= 12v*
*(Must use 18 VDC power supply) Shield
NOTE! After all terminations have been made, remove the excess cable from the
instrument enclosure and securely tighten each of the cable gland connectors. Do not
over-tighten these connectors but make certain they are snug. DO NOT USE TOOLS!
Tighten with fingers!
DATA FORMAT SPECIFICATIONS
SERIAL DATA FORMAT

The serial data formats are defined during the setup and review functions. At these times, the
number of start, data and stop bits along with the baud rate is selected for the serial interface. Baud
rates of 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600 and 19.2K baud are supported.
RECORD FORMAT
The information transmitted from the printer output port depends on the operation mode of the 748
at the time the PRINT key is pressed as well as the print format entered. Refer to the CALIBRATION
section of this manual for additional information on the programming of the printer output format.
Two general formats transmitted are shown in the illustration on.
GROSS WEIGHT MODE: NET WEIGHT MODE:

*^CR ID^nnnnnn *^CR ID^nnnnnn
*^CR hh:mm *^CR hh:mm
*^CR mm/dd/yyyy** *^CR mm/dd/yyyy**
*^CR xxxxxx^LB^G
*^CR xxxxxx^LB^T ^(Man Wt)
*^CR xxxxxx^LB^N
*Determined by tab settings
**Domestic - dd/mm/yyyy = international
where:
nnnnnn = six (6) digits of numeric identification with leading zeros suppressed
hh = hours (refer to Setup for information on 12 or 24 hour time format selection)
mm = minutes (two (2) digits)
ss = seconds (two (2) digits)
MM = month (two (2) digits) (refer to Setup for information on date format
selection)
dd = day (two (2) digits)
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yyyy = year four (4) digits)
ID = ASCII letters “I” and “D” to identify data as identification
LB = ASCII letters “L” and “B” to identify weighing units as pounds. May also be
KG for kilograms, OZ for ounces
xxxxxx = six (6) numeric digits of weight with decimal point if required and leading
zeros suppressed
G = ASCII letter “G” for gross weight
T = ASCII letter “T” for tare weight
N = ASCII letter “N” for net weight
CR = carriage return (followed by LF if Automatic Line Feeds was set to YES
during setup)
^ = space (hex 20)
LF = line feed
CONTINUOUS DATA OUTPUT
If, during setup and calibration, the answer to the prompt Sb400? is NO, the weight data will be
transmitted in the following format:
CRPzzzzzzDsûu^m^ÊTX
If the prompt Sb400? is answered YES, the weight data will be transmitted in the following formats:
PxxxxxxÛU^M^SS^CR (no decimal point in weight display)

PxxxxxxDÛU^M^SS^CR (decimal point in weight display)
where: CR - carriage return (hex 0D)

D - decimal point (embedded where necessary)
ETX - end of text (hex 03)
m - mode, lower case (g=gross, n=net)
M - mode, upper case (G=gross, N=net)
P - polarity (space if positive, - if negative)
s - status, lower case (m=motion, e=entry - input in progress, c=over
capacity)
SS - status, upper case (CZ=center-of-zero, MO=motion, BZ=gross weight
below zero, ee=entry - input in progress, OC=over capacity)
uu - units, lower case (lb, kg, tn, etc.)
UU - units, upper case (LG, KG, TN, etc.)
xxxxxx - weight with leading spaces
zzzzzz - weight with leading zeros
^ - space
WEIGHT ON DEMAND
If the bi-directional serial has not been setup for continuous output, the 748 will respond to a weight
request (ENQ).
The host device (computer) sends:

ENQ - (hex 05)
The 748 will respond:

SxxxxxxÛU^M^CC^CR - if no decimal point in weight display.
SxxxxxxD6UU6M6CC^CR - if decimal point in weight display.
S - sign (space if weight is positive or a “--” if weight is negative)

xxxxxx - six digits of weight with leading zeros suppression
D - decimal point embedded in weight (if decimal point selected during
calibration)
UU - weighing units (lb or kg)
M - weighing mode (“G” if displaying gross weight, “N” if displaying net
weight)
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motion - space if there is no motion or an “M” if there is motion
CC - weight status (“OC” if weight exceeds scale capacity, “BZ” of the weight
is below zero, “MO’ if there is motion)
CR - carriage return (0Dhex)
SERIAL INPUT COMMANDS

The second serial port on the 748 is a bi-directional port and can both receive and transmit serial
data. It is possible to control the operation of the 748 by transmitting serial commands to the
instrument via this serial port. This is accomplished by transmitting a command string which is then
acted upon as if it were received from the instrument’s keyboard. The basic format for this serial
command is:
STX KeyCommand [SubCommand] [Weight Value] CKsum ETX
where: STX - Start of Text (hex 02) MUST precede ALL serial commands.
KeyCommand - One of a table of predefined command functions. Note: All
commands are subject to rejection just as commands from the
keyboard.
SubCommand - Optional command parameter.
Weight Value - Optional weight value required by some Key Commands. Note:
The weight value must meet the displayed division, capacity, and
decimal point precision of the indicator.
CKsum - XOR checksum of command (excluding STX and ETX) Note: For
instructions on how to calculate the checksum value, refer to the
CHECKSUM CALCLATION section of this manual.
ETX - End of Text (hex 03) MUST terminate ALL serial commands.
The KeyCommand functions are:
KeyCommand - 0
Equivalent Keyboard Key - GROSS
Function - Switch 748 to Gross Weight Mode
Serial Command Format - STX0CKsumETX
Hex Format to Transmit - 02H 30H 33H 30H 03H
Equivalent Computer or Terminal Keys to press - Ctrl B 0 3 0 Crtl C
KeyCommand - 1
Equivalent Keyboard Key - NET
Function - Switch 748 to Net Weight Mode
Equivalent Computer or Terminal Keys to press - Ctrl B 1 3 1 Ctrl C
Key Command - 2
Equivalent Keyboard Key - lb/kg
Function - Toggle the 748 beyween Lb and Kg modes
KeyCommand - 3
Equivalent Keyboard Key - ON/ZERO
Function - Zero the weight displaly
Equivalent Computer or Terminal Keys to press - Ctrl B 3 3 3 Crtl C
KeyCommand - 4
Equivalent Keyboard Key - PRINT
Function - Initiate a print sequence at the printer serial port
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KeyCommand -
5
Equivalent Keyboard Key -
TARE
Function -
Enter a Tare weight value
Serial Command Format -
STX5xxxxxxCKsumETX
(xxxxxx = the tare weight value)
Hex Format to Transmit - 2H 35H xH xH xH xH xH xH1 zzH2 3H
Equivalent Computer or Terminal Keys to press - Ctrl B 5 xxxxxx zz3 Ctrl C
KeyCommand - 6
Equivalent Keyboard Key - BAR
Function - Enter the Bar Graph Starting (60) and Stop (61)
weight values
Serial Command Format - STX60xxxxxxCKsumETX
(xxxxxx = the Bar Graph Starting Weight)
STX61yyyyyyCKsumETX
(yyyyyy = the Bar Graph Stop Weight)
Hex Format to Transmit - 2H 36H 30H xH xH xH xH xH xH1 zzH2 3H
(Start weight command)
2H 36H 31H yH yH yH yH yH yH2 zzH2 3H
(Stop weight command)
Equivalent Computer or Terminal Keys to press - Ctrl B 6 0 xxxxxx zz3 Ctrl C
(Start Weight command)
Ctrl B 6 1 yyyyyy zz3 Ctrl C
(Stop Weight command)
NOTE: This command will not change from the PWC to Bar Graph mode in the display. It must be
manually selected.
KeyCommand - 7
Equivalent Keyboard Key - PRESET
Function - Enter the Preset or Trim weight value for one or all
eight of the preset weight comparators
Serial Command Format - STX7nxxxxxxCKsumETX
n = the preset or trim weight comparator number
(see below).
(xxxxxx = the weight value for the corresponding
preset number)
Hex Format to Transmit - 2H 37H nH xH xH xH xH xH xH1 zzH2 3H
Equivalent Computer or Terminal Keys to press - Ctrl B 7 n xxxxxx zz3 Ctrl C
Preset and Trim values for “n.” Note values for “n” are in HEX.
1 set preset 1 7 set preset 4 D set preset 7

2 set trim 1 8 set trim 4 E set trim 7
3 set preset 2 9 set preset 5 F set preset 8
4 set trim 2 A set trim 5 G set trim 8
5 set preset 3 B set preset 6
6 set trim 3 C set trim 6
NOTE: This command will not change from the Bar Graph to PWC mode in the display. It must be
manually selected.
KeyCommand - 8
Equivalent Keyboard Key - none
Function - Initiates an inquiry (ENQ) of the bi-directional I/O
port. This command will cause the displayed
weight to transmit out the serial I/O port.
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KeyCommand - 9
Equivalent Keyboard Key - none
Function - Perform Push Button Tare function. This will set the
GROSS weight as the TARE value and switch to
the NET mode. NOTE: The setup parameter,
PbtAr has no effect on this function
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The xH xH xH xH xH xH and yH yH yH yH yH yH are the HEX equivalent of each character in
the weight value. For example, if the weight value is 1234.1, the HEX equivalent is 31H 32H 33H
34H 2EH 31H.
2
The zzH is the HEX equivalent of the ChecKsum value. NOTE: For instructions on how to
calculate the checksum value, refer to the CHECKSUM CALCULATION section of this manual.
3
Refer to an ASCII character code table of your computer or terminal for the corresponding
key(s) to press for the HEX ChecKsum value.
RESPONSES TO SERIAL COMMAND FUNCTIONS
The 748 will respond to every serial command received. The format will serve to indicate the manner
in which the serial command was processed. The general format for the response to a serial
command is:
Response [RejectCode]
where: Response - ACK if the command was processed

NAK if the command was not processed
RejectCode - If NAK was transmitted to show that the command was not
processed, a code number will be transmitted to indicate the
reason for rejection of the command
0 - Unable to process command (i.e. Print command sent while

weight was unstable)
1 - Invalid Cksum (i.e. checksum incorrectly calculated)
2 - Invalid Character Count (i.e. data length wrong, weight value
exceeds scale capacity or wrong division value, etc.)
3 - Invalid Decimal Point position (i.e. decimal point missing or in
wrong location)
4 - Invalid Command (i.e. improper command format or invalid
KeyCommand)
5 - Invalid Sub-Command (i.e. invalid tare weight, preset number,
or preset weight, Bar graph start or stop weight)
CHECKSUM CALCULATION
The checksum (Cksum) for KeyCommands with SubCommands or weight values to be entered (5,
6, and 7) are calculated by XORing each byte of the command, excluding the STX and ETX
characters. The CKsum is then entered as a two (2) byte ASCII representation of the calculated
HEX value. For example:
TARE command (5): STX5xxxxxxCKsumETX (xxxxxx = tare weight value)

Tare Weight Value = 1234
CKsum = 1F (35h, XOR 31h XOR 32h XOR 33h XOR 34h XOR 2eh)
String to send, 02h 35h 31h 32h 33h 34h 2eh 31h 3fh 03h
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Single byte KeyCommands (0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 8 and 9) are NOT XORed, instead the transmitted CKsum
is a two (2) byte ASCII representation of the HEX value of the command. For example:
GROSS command (0): STX030ETX

“0” = (30h)
Cksum = 30
String to send, 02h 30h 33h 30h 03h
PRINT command (4): STX434ETX

“4” = 4 (34h)
CKsum = 34
String to send, 02h 34h 33h 34h 03h
CALIBRATION
Your 748 indicator has been thoroughly tested and calibrated before being shipped to you. If you
received the indicator attached to a scale, calibration is not necessary. If the 748 is being connected
to a scale for the first time or recalibration is necessary for other reasons, proceed as indicated.
The calibration toggle switch is located on the main printed circuit board. If you have a NEMA 4X
enclosure you may gain access to this switch simply by opening the door on the enclosure. The
calibration switch is identified in figure no. 11.
If you have a 748 desktop enclosure, it will

be necessary to remove one of the end caps
from the enclosure to gain access to the
calibration switch. To do this, first remove the
instrument from the gimbal mounting by
removing the two (2) large knobs. Make
certain that the smaller locking screw on one
side is first loosened. Next, remove the top
and bottom screws from the right end cap
(see figure no. 12). The switch is located on
the printed circuit board near the center.
Once you have located the calibration switch

Calibration proceed with the calibration instructions. A
Switch summary of the calibration process is shown
figure no. 12 - calibration in graphical form at the end of this section.
switch location
SETUP AND CALIBRATION
CAUTION: The membrane keyboard is not to be operated with pointed objects (pencils,
pens, fingernails, etc). Damage to keyboard resulting from this practice will NOT be
covered under warranty.
0 = no 1 = yes
ON
Press OFF . Set the calibration switch on the printed circuit board to the CAL position then press ZERO
and release. Pressing the PRINT key will advance to the Prt= prompt.
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CAUTION: When using the dual ranging feature of the 748, do not attempt to use a
division value in the low range that is too small to provide adequate signal strength for
stable operation of the instrument. Most scale installations will allow the smaller division
to be 1/2 of the larger division value when the dual range feature is used.
The inherent sensitivity and capabilities of the 748 will allow you to select combinations that are
beyond the practical limits of today’s load cells for dependable, stable performance.
The appearance of such a situation will be instability in the lower range, while the higher range will
operate as it should.
DUAL RANGING
Press ENTER to show the current setting. Press 0 to
dUAL r disable or 1 to enable. Press ENTER to save the displayed
setting. If dual ranging is disabled (0 entered) advance to

the INTERVAL SETTING, otherwise continue: (NOTE: If dual ranging is selected
and decimal point locations for both Intervals are not the same, the truck storage
feature will be inhibited.)
LOW INTERVAL
ENTER 0
Press to show the current setting. Press
Lo int through
ENTER
9 to enter the new Interval value and press
to save it or to save the current value displayed.
Values are 1 through 9, 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80 and 90. (Interval values
other than 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 or 50 cannot be used in commercial applications.)
LOW DECIMAL POINT
Press ENTER to show the current setting. Press 0
Lo dP through 4 to enter the desired decimal point location
and press ENTER to save it or to save the current displayed
setting. Must be the same as High Interval to be able to use Truck Storage.
0=XXXXXX 2=XXXX.XX 4=XX.XXXX
LOW CAPACITY
1=XXXXX.X 3=XXX.XXX
Lo CAP through
press
9
ENTER to
to enter the new Low capacity value. Then
save it or to save the displayed value.
HIGH INTERVAL
Hi int through 9 to enter the new High interval value and
press ENTER to save it or to save the current displayed
setting. Available High interval values are 1 through 9, 10,

20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80 and 90. Interval values other than 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, or 50
cannot be used in commercial applications.
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HIGH DECIMAL POINT
Press ENTER to show the current setting. Press 0 through
Hi dP 4 to enter the desired decimal point location and press
ENTER to save it or to save the current setting. Must be the
same as Low Decimal Point to be able to use Truck Storage.

1=XXXXX.X 3=XXX.XXX
HIGH CAPACITY
Hi CAP through
press
9
ENTER
to enter the new High capacity value. Then
to save it or to save the displayed value.
NOTE! High Capacity must be greater than Low Capacity and High Interval
must be greater than Low Interval. ADVANCE TO WEIGHING UNITS.
INTERVAL SETTING
int= through 9 to enter the new Interval value and press ENTER
to save it or to save the current setting. Available interval

settings are 1 through 9, 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80 and 90. Interval values
other than 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, or 50 cannot be used in commercial applications.
dP= through
press ENTER
4 to enter the new decimal point location and
to save it oo save the current setting.

DECIMAL POINT SETTING

1=XXXXX.X 3=XXX.XXX
CAP= through
ENTER
9 to enter the new Capacity value. Then press
to save it or to save the displayed setting.

CAPACITY
NOTE! Capacity cannot exceed 999999.
UnitS=
WEIGHINGUNITS
6 to enter the new weighing units and press ENTER
to save it or to save the current displayed setting.
1=Pounds only 3=Pounds/Kilograms 4=Kilograms/Pounds 5=Tons (tn) only

(powers up and (powers up and
Calibrates Calibrates
2=Kilograms only in Pounds) in Kilograms) 6=Metric Tons (t) only
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CALIBRATION
Press ENTER to show the current selection - either YES or
CAL? NO. Press

1
0 to bypass the calibration process or press
to proceed. Press ENTER after making your selection.
If NO is selected, the 748 will advance to the ZERO TRACKING RANGE.

“C” NUMBERS
Press ENTER to show the current value of the C1 number. If
C1= the 748 was calibrated previously and you recorded the
four (4) “C” numbers, you may enter the value for C1. By
entering the “C” numbers previously recorded, you can return to that calibration
setting without having to use test weights.* If you wish to use test weights for
calibration, leave the C1 value unchanged and press the ENTER key.
STORE DEADLOAD VALUE

If “C” numbers were entered, remove all weight from the
StodL= scale, press
ENTER
ENTER then press 1 to display YES. Press
to store the current scale weight as the deadload
FIRST CALIBRATION WEIGHT weight.

This is the first of two calibration weights: NO LOAD or
ZERO and the TEST WEIGHTS or TEST LOAD. Press the
CAL 1= ENTER key and the display will show 0 for NO LOAD. If the
first calibration weight is to be ZERO or NO LOAD, press the
ENTER key again. If the first calibration weight is to be the TEST WEIGHTS, key in the
total value of the calibrated test weights. Place these test weights on the scale
platform and press the ENTER key. After a few seconds, the display will show:
SECOND CALIBRATION WEIGHT

This is the second of two calibration weights. If the first
weight (CAL1) was zero, this weight should be equal to
CAL 2= the test weight total. If, however, the first weight was the
test weight total, then this weight should be zero. Press the
ENTER key. The display will show 0. If this second
calibration weight is to be zero, make certain the scale platform is empty then
press the ENTER key again. If this second calibration weight is to be the test load,
use the numeric keys and enter the total of the calibrated test weights. Place the
weights on the scale platform and press the ENTER key. After a few seconds the
display will show:
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* If any components have been changed that affect calibration and your scale is used in a
commercial application and must be “Legal for Trade” you cannot use “C” numbers to re-calibrate.
BAR GRAPH ENABLE/DISABLE

Press ENTER to show the current settting. Press 0 or
bAr= 1 to enter the new setting and press ENTER to save it or
to save the current setting.

no (0) = Bar Graph readout is disabled YES (1) = Bar Graph readout is
enabled.
NOTE! If bAr= is set to NO, the BAR key is also disabled and
Error will display if the key is pressed.
ZERO TRACKING RANGE
trA= 9
press
to enter the new automatic zero tracking range. Then
ENTER to save it or to save the current setting.
Allowable values are: 0.0 (disables Zero Tracking), .5 and 1 through 9.
4% ZERO RANGE
Press ENTER to show the current setting. Press 0 or 1
trL= to enter the new limit for zero range. Then press ENTER to
save it or to save the current setting.
no = Full Capacity (No Limit) YES = 4% of Scale Capacity

POWER-UP ZERO FEATURE
PUO= to enter the new setting and press ENTER to save it or to

save the current setting.
no = No Re-Zero on Power-Up YES = Automatic Re-Zero on Power-Up

FILTERING
FLt= through 3 to enter the new filtering level. Then press
ENTER to save it or to save the current filter setting.
0 = No Filtering 2 = Moderate Filtering

1 = Minimal Filtering 3 = Custom Filtering
If you selected 0, 1 or 2, advance to MOTION RANGE.
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F YOU SELECTED LEVEL 3 FILTERING THEN:
Press ENTER to show the current filter setting. Press 0
F= through 9 to enter the new filter value (1 to 16). The
larger the number, the greater the effect. Then press ENTER
to save it or to retain the current setting. Filter is the number of weigh samples
that will be averaged before being displayed. If F=6, the weight value placed in
the display will be the average of the last six (6) consecutive weigh samples.
BREAK RANGE
Press ENTER to show the current break range setting. Press
br= 0 through 9 to enter the new break range (1 to 64).
The larger the number the greater the weight change
required to break out of the filtering. Press ENTER to save the new value or to save
the current displayed value of break range.
MOTION RANGE
UnSt= 9 to enter the new value for the motion range. Weight
changes greater than this number of divisions will indicate
motion. Press ENTER to save the new setting or to save the current motion range
setting.
BLANK ON MOTION
Press ENTER to show the current setting. Press 0 or
bL= 1 to enter the new setting. Then press ENTER to save it
or to save the current setting.
no = Do Not Blank Display On Motion YES = Blank Display On Motion
SAMPLE RATE
Press ENTER to show the current sample rate. Press 0
Sr= through 9 to enter the new Sample Rate (1 to 12
samples per second). Then press ENTER to save it or to save

the current setting.
AUTOMATIC SHUTOFF (Battery Operation Only - see SETUP REVIEW)
ASH= 9 to enter the new setting. Then press ENTER to save it
0 = Disable Automatic Shutoff 1 through 9 - Number of Minutes of

Inactivity (No Motion)
Before Power Off
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SLEEP MODE (Battery Operation Only - see SETUP REVIEW)
SLP= 9 to enter the new setting. Then press ENTER to save it
or to save the current setting. Weight applied to scale, or

key pressed, will enable system operation.
0 = Disable Sleep Mode 1 through 9 - Number of Minutes at

Zero (Zero Indicator On)
Before Going to Sleep
PRESET WEIGHT COMPARATORS
Press ENTER to show the number of presets. Press 0
PSEtS= through 8 to enter the new number of preset weight
comparators. Then press ENTER to save it or to save the

current setting.
PWC OUTPUT STATE: UNDER PRESET WEIGHT VALUE
If 1 or more presets were entered, this prompt will appear
Undrl= for each preset entered - the 1 position will indicate the
PWC number. Press ENTER to show the current setting for
the PWC output. on indicates that the PWC output is high (the PWC relay is on)
at weights under or less than the preset weight and will switch to off (the PWC
relay is off) at the preset weight and above. oFF indicates that the PWC output is
low (the PWC relay is off) at weights under the preset weight and will switch to on
(the PWC relay is on) at the preset weight and above. Press the 0 key for off
and the 1 key for on.
TRUCK STORAGE
trSto= 9 to enter the new setting. Press ENTER to save the
new setting or to save the current setting. This question will

not appear if Dual Ranging was selected and the decimal point setting for the
High Interval differs from the decimal point setting for the Low Interval.
no = No Truck Storage YES= Truck Storage

PUSH BUTTON TARE
PbtAr= to enter the new setting. Then press

ENTER to save it or to
no = Numeric Tare YES= Push Button Tare Only
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AUTO CLEARING OF TARE
CLtAr= to enter the new setting. Then press ENTER to save it or to
save the current setting. Clear tare on completion of the

transaction (a negative net weight after display of a positive net weight).
no = No YES = Yes
CONFIGURE SERIAL PORTS

Press ENTER to show the default setting (no). If you wish to
bAUd? configure or review the serial data ports, press the
key for YES, then press ENTER to continue. If you do not

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want to change or review the configuration of the serial port settings, press 0
for NO then press ENTER to continue. If you bypass this section, the 748 will
advance to the PRINTER TAB SETTINGS.

SERIAL PORT BAUD RATE
Press ENTER to show the current baud rate. Use the numeric
bAUdS= keys to enter a new baud rate for the bi-directional serial
post. Then press ENTER to save it or to save the current

setting.
12 = 1200 Baud 48 = 4800 Baud

24 = 2400 Baud 96 = 9600 Baud 19 = 19.2K Baud
SERIAL PORT PARITY
PrtYS= through 2 to enter the new parity setting for the
bi-directional serial port. Then press ENTER to save it or to

0 = No Parity 1 = Odd Parity 2 = Even Parity
SERIAL PORT DATA BITS

Press ENTER to show the current number of data bits. Press
bitSS= 7 or 8 to enter the new number of data bits for the

SERIAL PORT STOP BITS

Press ENTER to show the current number of stop bits. Press
StoPS= 1 or 2 to enter the new number of stop bits for the

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CONTINUOUS SERIAL OUTPUT
ContS= 1 to disable or enable the continuous output on the
bi-directional serial port. Then press ENTER to save it or
to save the current setting. A NO response will automatically select weight on

demand. Weight is requested by receipt of a 05 (Hex) enq.
no = No Continuous Output YES = Continuous Output
If answered YES to Continuous Output, the display will prompt:
If SB-200A or SB-400A scoreboard is attached, answer
56400? YES. If not, answer NO. NOTE: If older style SB-200

scoreboard is attached, always answer NO.
PRINTER MODEL SELECTION

Press ENTER to show the current printer model selection.
Prt= Press 1 through 3 to enter the new printer model to
be used. Then press ENTER to save it or to save the current

selection. The selections are as follows:
1 = Standard Printer 3 = P220 (Eltron LP-2622 and LP-2642)
2 = P200 (Elton Companion Plus) 4 = P400 (Epson U590)
If you selected 1,2, or 3, advance to PRINTER PORT BAUD RATE.
ROTATE PRINT FEATURE

Press ENTER to show the current SETTING. Press 0 or 1
rtP= to enter the new setting. Then press ENTER to save it or to

save the current selection.
no = normal print output YES = rotate print output 180 degrees
PRINTER PORT BAUD RATE

Press ENTER to show the current baud rate. Use numeric
bAudP= keys to enter the new baud rate for the printer serial port.
Then press ENTER to save it or to save the current setting.
12 = 1200 Baud 48 = 4800 Baud

24 = 2400 Baud 96 = 9600 Baud 19 = 19.2K Baud
PRINTER PORT PARITY
Press ENTER to show the current parity setting. Press 0
PrtYP= through 2 to enter the new parity setting for the printer
serial port. Then press ENTER to save it or to save the current

setting.
0 = No Parity 1 = Odd Parity 2 = Even Parity
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PRINTER PORT DATA BITS
Press ENTER to show the current number of data bits. Press
bitSP= 7 or 8 to enter the new number of data bits for the
printer serial port. Then press ENTER to save it or to save the

current setting.
PRINTER PORT STOP BITS

Press ENTER to show the current number of stop bits. Press
StoPP= 1 or 2 to enter the new number of stop bits for the
printer serial port. Then press ENTER to save it or to save the

current setting.
CONTINUOUS PRINTER OUTPUT
Press ENTER to show the current settting. Press the 0 or
ContP= 1 to enable or disable the continuous serial output on
the printer serial port. A NO selection enables print switch
operation. Then press ENTER to save it or to save the current setting.
no = No Continuous Output YES = Continuous Output
If answered YES to Continuous Output, the display will prompt:
CLEAR TO SEND (Printer Output Handshake)

Press ENTER to show the current settting. Press 0 to
CtS= disable or 1 to enable the Clear to Send (Printer Output
Handshake) for the printer output. This feature can be used
with printers that have small buffers to prevent data overrun. Press ENTER to save it
If SB-200A or SB-400A scoreboard is attached, answer
56400? YES. If not, answer NO. NOTE: If older style SB-200

scoreboard is attached always answer NO.
INHIBIT SERIAL DATA

YES/NO to inhibit sending serial data during input. If yes,
i5nd
all serial output will stop while weight is not being
displayed (i.e. while inputting id, tare, time, date, presets,
bargraph or displaying the current tare value). NOTE: YES
required for “Legal for Trade” applications.
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PRINTER TAB SETTINGS
Press ENTER and the display will show no. If you wish to
tAbS? program or review the location of the printed data on the
ticket, press the 1 key to change the display to YES.
Otherwise leave the display at no and press the ENTER key to bypass these
settings. If YES, press the ENTER key to continue the Printer Tab settings. If no,
advance to CALIBRATION “C” NUMBERS or to CALdAC if the option board is

installed (see CALIBRATION OF THE ANALOG OUTPUT).
TAB SETTING (General Format Information)
The general format for the input is A = YY.XX where A is the

YY character identifying the data printed, YY is the number of lines
Printed Data
down and XX is the number of spaces to the right.
NOTE! Enter 00 in either location, YY or XX, to disable the

XX data from printing.
TEMPORARY TRUCK TABBING (if trSto= YES)
Time (Clock) Location

This display shows the current setting of the time (clock).
Use the numeric keys to enter the new location then press
C+1.01 ENTER to save it or to save the current setting.
Date Location
This display shows the current position of the date. If you
d+2.01 do not wish to change it, press the ENTER key, otherwise use
the numeric keys and enter the desired value, then press
the ENTER key.
ID Location
This display shows the current position of the identification.
1+3.01 If you do not wish to change it, press the ENTER
otherwise use the numeric keys and enter the desired

key,
value, then press the ENTER key.
Gross Weight Location

This display shows the current position of the gross weight.
G+4.01 If you do not wish to change it, press the ENTER

key,
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TIME PRINT LOCATION
This display shows the current setting for the location of
C=1.01
the time (clock) printing. Use the numeric keys to enter the
new location then press ENTER to save it or to save the

current setting.
DATE PRINT LOCATION

This display shows the current position for printing of the
d=2.01 date. If you do not wish to change it, press the

ENTER key,
IDENTIFICATION PRINT LOCATION

i=3.01
identification. If you do not wish to change it, press the
ENTER key, otherwise use the numeric keys and enter the
desired value, then press the ENTER key.
CONSECUTIVE NUMBER PRINTING
Cn=3.15 consecutive number. If you do not wish to change it, press
the ENTER key, otherwise use the numeric keys to enter the
GROSS WEIGHT PRINT LOCATION

This display shows the current position for printing the
G=4.01 gross weight. If you do not wish to change it, press the
ENTER key, otherwise use the numeric keys and enter the
TARE WEIGHT PRINT LOCATION

t=5.01 tare weight. If you do not wish to change it, press the ENTER
key, otherwise use the numeric keys and enter the desired

NET WEIGHT PRINT LOCATION
n=6.01 net weight. If you do not wish to change it, press the
key, otherwise use the numeric keys and enter the desired
ENTER
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FORM LENGTH
This display shows the number of line feeds executed after
EoP=0
the last printed line. If the last printed line is 5 and the form
length is 30 lines, enter 25, then press ENTER .
AUTOMATIC LINE FEEDS

Data transmitted from the serial I/O port can be terminated
with a single carriage return and either no line feed or a
AUtoLF single line feed command. Press the ENTER key to view the
current setting. An on display means the data will be

terminated with a carriage return AND a line feed, while an oFF display means
the data will be terminated with a single carriage return only. Press the 1 key
to change the setting to on or the 0 key to change it to oFF. Once the proper
setting is displayed, press the ENTER key to save it.
SAMPLE PRINT
This display asks if you wish to have a sample print to
Print? verify the printed data locations. Press the ENTER key and
the display will show no. If you do not want a sample print,
press the ENTER key again. The CALIBRATION “C” NUMBERS will be displayed. If
you do want a sample print, press the 1 key to change the display to YES then
press the ENTER key. Make certain that the printer is on and ready to print first.
REPEAT PRINTER TAB SETTINGS

This display asks if you wish to review and change the
AGAin? printer tab setting. Press the ENTER key and the display will
show no. If you are satisfied with the settings, press the
ENTER key again. If you wish to review or change any of the settings, press 1 to
change the display to YES then press the ENTER key. The display will then return to
the time print location.
CALIBRATION “C” NUMBERS OR CALDAC (see Calibration of the Analog Output)
The display will show all four (4) calibration or “C” numbers.
C1= Each number may be up to three (3) digits in length. By
recording these numbers you will be able to return the 748
C2= to its present calibration settings without using test weights
simply by entering the four (4) “C” numbers. Note that if
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CALIBRATION “C” NUMBERS OR CALDAC (cont)
your scale is used in a commercial application for buying
C3= or selling, you may not use the “C” numbers. The “C”
numbers may be reviewed during normal operation by
C4= pressing the TEST key.
CALIBRATION/SETUP COMPLETED
The indicator will return to the first calibration prompt, duAL r?. At this time, calibration can be
repeated if necessary. If calibration is complete, set the calibration switch to the OPR position. The
indicator will reset, ready for operation. NOTE: The calibration switch can be set to the OPR position
anytime during the calibration and setup procedure with all previous data retained.
FINE SPAN ADJUSTMENT

With power applied and displaying weight, set the calibration switch on the printed circuit board to
the CAL position. Then press 0 to decrease span or 1 to increase span. Return the switch to
the OPR position for normal operation.
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SETUP AND CALIBRATION BEGIN
1. Press OFF key
2. Set the calibration switch to the CAL position
3. Press the ON/ZERO key FLt= filtering?
dual
dUAL r ranging?
3 = custom
filtering
0 = no filtering
1 = minimal filtering
lo range** 2 = moderate filtering
interval yes = 1 key
yes no no = 0 key
F= filter
lo range *
decimal pt. Lo int int= interval
1, 2 or 5**
weight
1 - 16
lo range
capacity Lo dP dP= decimal pt. br= break
range
location
1 -64
hi range
interval *
* Lo CAP CAP= scale
capacity
hi range *
Hi int UnSt=
motion
range
1-9
decimal pt.
Hi dP
bL= blank
scale
capacity Hi CAP on
motion?
0 = no 1 = yes
1 - lb only
2 - kg only
Sr= sample
rate
3 - lb/kg 1 - 12
UnitS= 4 - kg/lb
5 - tons only ASH= auto
6 - metric tons shutoff
CAL? only
SLP=
0 - 9 min.
sleep
0 - 9 min.
yes no
PSEtS= no. of
C1= presets
0-8
enter “C”
numbers? Undr1= PWC
output
no yes state
Press Press ENTER
#
ENTER
twice
Input new number
Press ENTER
again
trSto= truck
storage
0 = no 1 = yes
CAL1= C2=
remaining
enter
PbtAr= push
C3=
numbers
“C”
no
button
tare
0=keyboard tare
CAL2= C4= yes 1=push button tare
Store
CLtAr= auto clear
of
tare?
Stodl= deadload
value 0 = no 1 = yes
bAUd? configure
serial ports?
bAr= bar graph enable/disable no yes 0 = no 1 = yes
no 0 = bar graph readout is disabled
yes 1 = bar graph readout is enabled
bAUdS= bi-directional
port baud
trA= zero track range 0 - 9 12 = 1200 48 = 4800
24 = 2400 96 = 9600
*Must be the same to zero tracking
use Truck Storage. trL= limits skip to tAbS?
prompt
19 = 19.2K
**Only values of 1, 2, 5, no 0 = full capacity

yes 1 = 4% capacity
10, 20 or 50 may be
used in commercial
applications. PU0= re-zero on
power up
#Truck Storage is not Continued on next page
0 = no 1 = yes
allowed if Dual Ranging
and Decimal Point
locations are not the
same.
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continued from previous page
PrtYS= bi-directional
port parity
C= yy.xx time
location
y page
0 = none 1 = odd 2 = even 00.00 = disable y
printed data
bitSS= no. of
data bits
d= yy.xx date
location
x
x yy = line no.
xx = no. of
00.00 = disable spaces
7 or 8
StoPS= no. of
stop bits
i= yy.xx identification
location
00.00 = disable
1 or 2
ContS= continuous
output?
Cn= yy.xx
consecutive
number
location
00.00 = disable
0 = no 1 = yes
no yes
G= yy.xx gross
weight
Scoreboard location
Sb400? tare
printer model
t= yy.xx weight
location
Prt= selection
1= Std 2= P200 3= P220 4= P400 n= yy.xx net

weight
location
line feeds
rotate print
EoP= after last
printed line
rtP= feature
0= normal print 1= yes print rotated 180˚ AUtoLF automatic

line feeds
bAUdP= printer port

baud rate
Print? sample
12 = 1200 48 = 4800 print?
24 = 2400 96 = 9600
19 = 19.2K yes no
sample
PrtYP= printer port
parity
print? repeat tab
setting?
0 = none 1 = odd 2 = even
AGAin? 1. The indicator will return to the
first calibration prompt, duAL r
bitSP= no. of
data bits yes no 2.Set the calibration switch to
the OPR position.
7 or 8 3. The indicator will reset, ready
for operation.
StoPP= no. of
stop bits
1 or 2 C1= xxx Analog
output
ContP= continuous
output? C2= xxx display
calibration
“C”
calibration
(if present)
see
0 = no 1 = yes C3= xxx numbers Appendix A
CtS=
Clear to send
printer output
handshake
C4= xxx
no yes 0 = disable 1 = enable
Temporary Truck
Sb400? Scoreboard First Printing
C+ yy.xx time
i+ yy.xx identification
iSnd Inhibit Serial
Data
location
00.00 = disable
location
Yes/No 00.00 = disable
tAbS? d+ yy.xx date

location G+ yy.xx gross weight
location
no yes 00.00 = disable

All other
printing
Truck Storage =yes
skip to Truck Storage =no

C1=xxx
display
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SETUP REVIEW
The 748 allows several operational parameters to be reviewed and changed without breaking the
calibration seal. These operational parameters are:
Power Up Zero Reset Enable/Disable

Blank Display on Motion Enable/Disable
Auto Shutoff
Sleep
Number of Preset Weight Comparators
Truck Storage Enable/Disable
Automatic Clearing of Tare Enable/Disable
Serial Data Port Configuration
Baud Rate
Parity
Number of Data Bits
Number of Stop Bits
Continuous Output
Printer Model Selection
CTS Enable/Disable
Print Positions (tab settings)
Time
Date
Identification
Gross Weight
Tare Weight
Net Weight
To enable the Setup Review feature, first turn the 748 off by pressing the OFF key. Press and hold
the GROSS key and press and release the ON/ZERO key. Release the GROSS key. The 748 will
respond by showing the prompt for the selection of power-up zeroing (PUO=). Using the same
procedure as described in the calibration section of this manual, make the required changes. A
chart illustrating the basic procedure is included in the manual for a quick reference but refer to the
CALIBRATION section for detailed information if in doubt.
NOTE: By pressing the PRINT key, setup review will jump to the Prt= prompt.
AUTOMATIC SHUTOFF
This feature will automatically turn the 748 off after a predetermined period of inactivity. To turn the
instrument back on you must press the ON/ZERO key. See ASH= on SETUP REVIEW chart.
SLEEP MODE
If this feature is enabled, the load cell excitation will be reduced and the display will be reduced to
one scrolling segment after remaining at zero for the selected time (1 - 9 minutes). Unlike the
Automatic Shutoff feature which only requires that there be no motion on the indicator to activate,
the Sleep feature requires that the indicator remain at zero (0) to activate. See SLP= on SETUP
REVIEW chart.
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SETUP REVIEW
1. Press OFF key

2. Press and hold the F1 key
3. Press the ON/ZERO key
PrtYS= bi-directional
port parity
0 = none 1 = odd 2 = even

re-zero on
PU0= power up
0 = no 1 = yes
bitSS= no. of
data bits
UnSt= 7 or 8
no. of
StoPS= stop bits
bL= blank on
motion? 1 or 2
0 = no 1 = yes
ASH= auto shutoff ContS= continuous

output?
0 - 9 min.
no yes 0 = no
1 = yes
SLP= sleep
0 - 9 min. Sb400? Scoreboard
printer model
PSEtS= no. of presets
0-8 Prt= selection
1= Std 2= P200 3= P220 4= P400
Undr1= PWC
output state
rotate print
trSto= truck storage rtP= feature
?
0= normal print 1= yes print rotated 180˚
0 = no 1 = yes
bAUdP= printer port

baud rate
auto clear of 12 = 1200 48 = 4800

CLtAr= tare? 24 = 2400 96 = 9600
19 = 19.2K
0 = no 1 = yes
PrtYP= printer port

parity
bAUd? configure
serial ports? 0 = none 1 = odd
0 = no 1 = yes 2 = even
no yes
bitSP= no. of
data bits
bAUdS= bi-directional
port baud 7 or 8
12 = 1200 48 = 4800
24 = 2400 96 = 9600
skip to
tAbS?
19 = 19.2K StoPP= no. of
stop bits
prompt
1 or 2
ContP= continuous
output?
0 = no 1 = yes
Clear to send
CtS= printer output
handshake
no yes
0 = disable 1 = enable
Sb400? Scoreboard
skip to
tAbS?
prompt
Continued on next page
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Continued from previous page
tAbS? y
y
page
printed data
no yes x
x yy = line no.
Truck Storage = yes xx = no. of spaces
Truck Storage = no
Temporary Truck
First Printing
C= yy.xx time
location
time
00.00 = disable C+ yy.xx location
d= yy.xx date
location
00.00 = disable
date
00.00 = disable d+ yy.xx location
i= yy.xx identification
location
00.00 = disable
00.00 = disable i+ yy.xx identification

location
Cn= yy.xx
consecutive
number
location
00.00 = disable
gross weight
00.00 = disable G+ yy.xx location
G= yy.xx gross weight

location
All other
printing
t= yy.xx tare weight

location
n= yy.xx net weight

location
line feeds
EoP= after last
printed line
AUtoLF automatic
line feeds
Print? sample
print?
yes no
repeat tab
sample setting?
print?
AGAin?
yes no
Resume Normal Operation
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KEYPAD FUNCTIONS
The 748 is equipped

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 PWC LOW
BATT with a 27-key keypad.
The keypad is used to
Cardinal enter commands and
Cardinal Scale Manufacturing Co.
data into the

instrument. This
GROSS TARE NET ZERO ID F1 F2 TIME/DATE
section describes each
ON
G T N ENTER 7 8 9 key along with its
ZERO GROSS TARE NET PRINT
normal function. It is
TIME lb
748 OFF
DATE
T
TARE BAR kg
CLEAR 4 5 6 helpful to refer to the
actual instrument while
TEST F1 F2 ID 0 1 2 3
PRESET reading this section.
figure no. 13 - keyboard layout

The membrane keyboard is not to be operated with pointed objects (pencils, pens,
fingernails, etc). Damage to keyboard resulting from this practice will NOT be covered
under warranty.
ON-ZERO KEY
ON This key performs two (2) functions. Pressing it when the 748 is off will apply power to
ZERO 0
the instrument. Pressing it when the 748 is on will cause an immediate zeroing of the
weight display up to the selected limit of 4% or 100% of the scale’s capacity. This
selection is made during the setup and calibration of the instrument.
OFF KEY
Pressing this key will turn the 748 off.
OFF
TEST KEY
TEST The TEST key is used to conduct a test of all display elements. The test consists of six
(6) cycles, each lasting two (2) seconds:
1. All horizontal segments and the left 1/3 of the bar graph will turn on (no annunciators).
2. All vertical segments and the center 1/3 of the bar graph will turn on (no annunciators).
3. All annunciators, decimal points and the right 1/3 of the bar graph will turn on.
4. All display elements off.
5. The calibration numbers (C1 - C4).
6. The model no. 748 and the software version X.X.
Following the display test, four (4) calibration numbers (C1, C2, C3 and C4) will be indicated in
sequence. These numbers correspond to the settings of the setup parameters as well as the
calibration setting of the indicator. It is a good idea to copy these numbers down and place them in a
safe location AFTER completion of the calibration process.
GROSS KEY
G The GROSS key will cause the weight display to return to the Gross Weight mode. The
GROSS Gross annunciator will be turned on.
TARE KEY
T There are two (2) TARE keys on the 748. The top (blue) TARE key is used to
TARE momentarily display the stored tare value. The other TARE key (red) is used to enter a
new tare weight value. If the push button tare is enabled during setup and calibration,
Blue pressing the red TARE key will cause the current gross weight to be stored as the new
tare weight and cause the weight display to change to the net weight display mode (Net annunciator
turned on). If the push button tare feature was not enabled, pressing the red TARE key will cause the
current value of the tare weight to be displayed (Tare annunciator turned on). The tare weight may be
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retained by pressing the ENTER key or may be changed by keying in the new tare
TARE weight value and pressing the ENTER key. You may also store the current gross weight
as the new tare value by simply pressing the GROSS key then pressing the ENTER key.
Red Once a tare weight has been entered the display will automatically change to the net
weight display mode. NOTE: tare weights equal to or greater than the scale capacity cannot be
entered.
NET KEY
N Pressing the NET key will cause the 748 to enter the Net Weight Display mode (Net
NET annunciator turned on). If a valid tare weight has not been entered, the 748 will ignore
this command.
PRINT KEY
Pressing this key will initiate the transmission of weight data via the printer output port
PRINT unless the continuous data feature of this port was enabled during setup and calibration.
Note that the 748 will not respond to this command unless the weight display is stable
and not less than zero. If displaying gross weight, the only weight printed is gross weight. If
displaying net weight, the gross, tare, and net weights are printed. Pressing this key during
calibration or review will step to the bAUd? prompt.
TIME TIME-DATE KEY

Pressing the TIME-DATE key will display the current time. If the time displayed is correct,
DATE press ENTER to display the date. Note that the time is displayed in a 24 hour format with
12 added to all times after noon, i.e. 3 PM would be 1500. If the time displayed is
incorrect, use the numeric keys to enter the correct time and press the ENTER key to reset the time
and display the date. If the date displayed is correct, press the ENTER key to display the
consecutive number. If the displayed date is incorrect, use the numeric keys to enter the correct
date* and press the ENTER key to display the consecutive number. If the consecutive number
displayed is correct, press the ENTER key to resume normal operation. If the consecutive number
displayed is incorrect, use the numeric keys to enter the correct consecutive number (up to six (6)
digits) and press the ENTER key to resume normal operation.
* Remember to enter the date in the same format (month-day-year or day-month-year) as was
selected by the placement of the DOM/INT jumper on the printed circuit board. In the DOM setting,
the date format is month-day-year.
NOTE: The Time-Date annunciator will blink while the 748 is displaying the time or date and the ID
annunciator will blink while displaying the consecutive number.
BAR KEY
The BAR key is used to control the operation of the 30-element bar graph display. If the
BAR bar graph is currently used to display the preset weight comparator status (PWC
annunciator turned on), pressing this key will return the bar graph to a weight display
mode (PWC annunciator turned off). In this weight display mode, the bar graph presents an analog
representation of a preselected range of weight. If the PWC annunciator is off when the BAR key is
pressed, (bar graph displaying weight), the 748 will allow entry of the bar graph start and stop
weights.
Pressing the BAR key with the PWC annunciator off will result by showing StArt=. Press the
ENTER key to view the current value of weight where the analog display is to begin. If the weight is
correct, press the ENTER key to save it, otherwise enter the correct start weight using the numeric
keys and press the ENTER key to save the new value. The display will now show StoP= which is
the prompt for the stop weight or the right end of the bar graph display. Press the ENTER key to
display the current value of stop weight. If the weight is correct, press the ENTER key, otherwise use
the numeric keys to enter the new value of stop weights and press the ENTER key. The 748 will now
resume normal operation using the new start and stop weight values for the bar graph display. Note
that when the displayed weight equals the start weight, the left most bar graph element will turn on.
As the weight increases, additional bar graph elements will be turned on until the stop weight is
reached at which time the right most bar graph element will be turned on. Note that the start and
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stop weights may be any value but must be greater than zero and the stop weight must exceed the
start weight.
With the PWC annunciator turned on, the bar graph elements are used to display the status of the
preset weight comparators. When the displayed weight equals or exceeds the value of the weight
preset, the two (2) bar graph elements directly beneath the corresponding preset number will be
turned on. A maximum of eight (8) preset weight comparators are available.
lb/kg KEY
lb Pressing this key will change the weighing units to the alternate units if selected during
kg the setup and calibration of the instrument. With pounds displayed (lb annunciator
turned on) pressing this key will change the weight units to kilograms and the kg
annunciator will be turned on. Note that this feature must be enabled during setup of the 748.
PRESET KEY
This key performs two (2) functions. If the PWC annunciator is turned off when this key
PRESET
is pressed, the bar graph display mode will be changed to show preset weight
comparator status and the PWC annunciator will be turned on. If the PWC annunciator
is turned on when this key is pressed, it will allow the target weights for the presets to be entered.
This display will show PSEtx= where x is the preset number and can range from 1 to 8 depending
on the number of preset weight comparators enabled during setup of the 748. Press the ENTER key
to display the currently stored value of preset weight. If the weight is correct, press the ENTER key
to advance to the Trim value. If the weight is incorrect, use the numeric keys to enter the correct
weight then press the ENTER key to save it and advance to the Trim value. The display will then
show trx= which asks for the trim weight for the corresponding preset weight comparator. Note
that the x in the display refers to the preset weight comparator number and will vary from 1 to 8.
Press ENTER to display the stored value of trim. If the Trim value is correct, press the ENTER key
again to save it. If not, use the numeric keys to enter the correct Trim value and press ENTER to
save it and advance to the next preset weight comparator. Remember that the trim weight is used to
compensate for material in transit and causes the preset to turn on when the displayed weight
equals or exceeds the Preset weight value LESS its associated Trim weight value. Also remember
that the preset is based on the displayed weight which can be either gross or net weight.
This procedure is repeated for each of the enabled preset weight comparators. During entry of
preset and trim weights, the two bar graph elements corresponding to that preset weight comparator
will flash. After all selected preset weight comparators have been reviewed, the 748 will return to
normal operation. This procedure may be stopped by pressing CLEAR on PSEtx= prompt (i.e.
after setting PSEt3=, press CLEAR to not ask for 4-8).
CLEAR KEY
CLEAR The CLEAR key is used to clear an incorrect entry from the display. If an incorrect entry
is made, press the CLEAR key and re-enter the correct value. Note that once the
ENTER key has been pressed, the CLEAR key can no longer be used to correct that
particular entry.
ENTER KEY
The ENTER key serves two (2) purposes. First, when reviewing setup parameters,
ENTER pressing the ENTER key will cause the current setting of the parameter to be displayed.
Second, the ENTER key is used to signal completion of the entry of data and causes
the 748 to process the data entered.
F1 F1 AND F2 KEYS
These keys are used with the Truck Storage feature and serve as function keys. Refer to
the TRUCK STORAGE OPERATION section for additional information.
F2
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ID KEY
ID This key is used to display and enter identification numbers for use in printing and in the
Truck Storage feature. If the Truck Storage feature was not enabled during the setup and
calibration of the instrument, pressing this key will display the current setting of the
identification number. If the displayed number is correct, press the ENTER key to retain it. If you
choose to change the identification number, use the numeric keys to enter up to a six (6) digit
identification number and press the ENTER key to save it. Note that the ID annunciator is turned on
when the display is showing an identification number.
0 THROUGH 9 KEYS
0 9 These keys are used to enter numeric data during the setup and
calibration as well as during normal operation of the instrument.
ANNUNCIATORS
Note that annunciators are turned on to indicate that the display is in the mode corresponding to the
annunciator label and that the annunciators flash on and off to indicate that the 748 is waiting for an
input from the keyboard for the mode indicated by the flashing annunciator.
GROSS
The GROSS annunciator is turned on to indicate that the displayed weight is the gross weight.
TARE
The TARE annunciator is turned on to show that the displayed weight is the tare weight.
NET
The NET annunciator is turned on to show that the displayed weight is the net weight (gross weight
less tare weight).
ZERO
The ZERO annunciator is turned on to indicate that the weight is within +/- 1/4 division of the center
of zero.
ID
The ID annunciator is turned on to indicate that the value displayed is the identification number
currently in use.
F1 and F2
The F1 and F2 annunciators are used in conjunction with the Truck Storage feature. Refer to the
TRUCK STORAGE OPERATION section of this manual for a detailed description of their function.
TIME-DATE
The TIME/DATE annunciator is turned on when the display is showing either the time or date.
STABLE
The STABLE annunciator is identified with two (2) small triangle shapes and is turned on when
the weight display is stable. This means that the change in successive weight samples is less than
the motion limits selected during setup and calibration of the instrument.
PWC
The PWC annunciator is turned on to indicate that the bar graph elements under the numerals 1
through 8 to the left of the arrow are being used to indicate the preset weight comparator status.
When this annunciator is turned off, the bar graph is used to present an analog representation of a
selected portion of the weight range.
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1 THROUGH 8
These annunciators are actually part of the bar graph display elements. With the PWC annunciator
turned on, two (2) bar graph display elements, located beneath each of the eight (8) preset weight
numbers, are turned on to indicate that the displayed weight equals or exceeds the corresponding
Preset weight comparator value less its Trim weight value.
TRUCK STORAGE OPERATION
Note that the truck storage feature must have been enabled during setup and calibration of the 748
to be operational. If it was not enabled the following functions CANNOT be performed. NOTE: The
truck storage is disabled if the Dual Ranging Feature has been selected and the decimal point
setting for the High Interval differs from the decimal point setting for the Low Interval.
WEIGH IN/WEIGH OUT OPERATION
Weigh in/weigh out operation is accomplished by enabling the TRKSTO option during Setup and
Calibration and using Temporary Truck ID numbers. Do not use the Permanent Truck ID numbers for
weigh in/weigh out operations.
TEMPORARY TRUCK ID NUMBERS
To Store a Temporary Truck Identification and Print a Ticket:

Press ID. The ID annunciator will flash. Enter up to a six (6)-digit identification number and press
the ENTER key. The 748 will store the current scale weight under this identification number and
print a ticket. If the display shows Error, the identification number entered already exists and
you must enter a different number.
To Automatically Assign a Temporary Truck Identification Number:

Press ID. The ID annunciator will flash. Press ENTER. A temporary identification number will be
assigned to the truck and the truck’s weight stored. A temporary ticket showing the identification
number and truck weight will be printed.
NOTE! Temporary identification numbers are used when the truck is not a regular visitor to
the scale. If the truck is a frequent visitor to the scale, a permanent identification number
should be assigned to the truck
Enter ID no. and press ENTER

(scale weight stored under ID
and ticket printed)
Press ID or
STEP 1 - Truck enters
Press ENTER (scale weight

stored under automatic ID no.
and ticket printed)
EMPTY
IN
LOADED SCALE
STEP 2 - Truck exits
Press ID enter ID no. from Step No. 1 then press

PRINT weight ticket with Gross, Tare
LOADED
and Net weights and ID no. printed.
OUT
SCALE
EMPTY
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PERMANENT TRUCK ID NUMBERS
To Add or Edit Permanent Truck Identification Numbers:
1. Press the F1 key. The ID and F1 annunciators will flash.

2. Enter up to a six (6)-digit identification number and press ENTER.
3. The display will show Sto= and the F1 annunciator will flash.
4. Press the ENTER key to view the current value of weight stored, or the scale weight if no weight
is stored, for this ID number. This weight value is the tare or empty weight of the truck.
5. If the displayed value is correct, press ENTER and proceed to step 7.
6. If the value displayed is in incorrect, key in the correct weight value and press the ENTER key.
7. The display will now show ACC=.
8. Press ENTER to display the current value of the accumulator associated with the ID number.
9. If the displayed value is to remain unchanged, press ENTER.
10. To reset the accumulator to zero, press CLEAR.
To Print a Permanent Truck Identification Number:
1. Press the F1 key. The F1 and ID annunciators will flash.

2. Key in the desired identification number and press PRINT.
3. A ticket containing the stored weight and accumulated weight along with the ID number will be
printed.
4. If the ID number entered does not exist, the display will flash ErrorOr and the 748 will return
to normal operation.
To Delete a Permanent Truck Identification Number:

2. Enter the identification number to be deleted then press the F2 key.
3. The ID number entered along with its associated accumulator will be deleted.
4. The display will then request the next ID number to be deleted.
5. Repeat step two (2) for all ID numbers to be deleted.
6. Press the F1 key to exit after all desired ID numbers have been deleted.
To Delete ALL Permanent Truck Identification Numbers:

2. Press the CLEAR key.
3. The display will show ALL, which asks if all ID numbers are to be deleted.
4. Press the ENTER key.
5. The display will show no.
6. To delete all ID numbers, press the 1 key to change the display to YES, then press ENTER.
7. If deleting all ID numbers is not desired, with the display showing nO, press the ENTER key to
return to the ID entry mode indicated by the flashing F1 and ID annunciators.
8. In either case, to exit and return to normal operation, press F1.
To Clear All Accumulators:

2. Press ENTER then press the CLEAR key.
3. The display will show ALL which asks if all accumulators are to be cleared.
4. Press ENTER.
5. The display will show nO.
6. To clear all accumulators, press the 1 key to change the display to YES, then press ENTER.
7. If clearing all the accumulators is not desired, with the display showing nO, press the ENTER
key to return to the ID entry mode indicated by the flashing F1 and ID annunciators.
8. In either case, to exit and return to normal operation, press the F1 key.
To Print All Truck ID Numbers:

2. Press the PRINT key.
3. The display will show Pr int while the printer records all currently stored ID numbers.
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Inbound - empty or loaded PERMANENT ID NUMBER USE
Step 1- Enter truck permanent ID and tare weight.
Press F1
Enter ID number to be assigned
Press ENTER - display shows Sto=
Press ENTER to display value stored in memory
or scale weight
SCALE Press GROSS to enter the scale weight or key-in value
Press ENTER - display shows ACC=
Press ENTER to show accumulator
Press ENTER to save or CLEAR to reset and press
Outbound - empty or loaded ENTER
Repeat step 1 for all permanent trucks.
Step 2 - Process trucks as required.
Truck pulls on scale

Press ID
SCALE Enter ID number assigned to truck (see step 1)
Press PRINT
Printer records gross, tare, net and accumulated new
weights and ID number
NOTE! Regardless of whether the truck to be processed has a temporary or permanent

ID number, it is processed in the same manner: Press ID, key-in ID number, press PRINT.
ERROR CODES
The 748 is equipped with software that indicates when an error in the operation takes place. The
following lists the error code displays supported by the 748 along with their meaning. Should you
encounter an error display, please refer to this list for the cause.
UnStb Motion is present when trying to power up, print, zero or perform a
push button tare function. CORRECTIVE ACTION: wait for a stable
weight display (STABLE annunciator on) before performing any of
these operations.
UnLod The weight on the scale exceeds the zero range when powering up.
CORRECTIVE ACTION: remove the excess load then press the
ON/ZERO key.
LoAd The scale deadload is less than the zero range when powering up.
CORRECTIVE ACTION: replace the scale platform or items
normally on the scale then press the ON/ZERO key.
The 748 is attempting to display a positive number greater than six

oF (6) digits in length or a negative number of more than five (5) digits.
CORRECTIVE ACTION: return to Gross Weight mode and review
Tare value. May indicate miscalibration.
The load on the scale exceeds the scale capacity plus nine (9)
oL divisions. CORRECTIVE ACTION: remove the over capacity load
from the scale platform. May indicate miscalibration.
CALb EEPROM checksum failure. CORRECTIVE ACTION: recalibrate

with “C” numbers or weight.
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An invalid keypad entry was attempted:
Error A. PRINT key pressed with a negative weight.
B. TARE key pressed to enter a Push button tare value of zero
or of a negative value.
C. ENTER key pressed to enter a Tare weight value that
exceeds the scale capacity.
D. ENTER key pressed to enter a Tare weight value that is
inconsistent with the scale’s division value (i.e. attempt to
enter a tare of 123 with scale divisions of 5).
E. ZERO key pressed when the gross weight is outside the
scale zero weight range.
F. lb/kg key pressed to change to kilograms when the kilogram
Tare weight value exceeds four (4) digits in length.
CORRECTIVE ACTION: determine which of the reasons for
the error display is applicable and take the appropriate
corrective action.
Analog Error High
ErrAh 1. The load cell input is above the range of the indicator.
CORRECTIVE ACTION: Check for improper load cell wiring,
excessive load, and for output of 1 to 50mV.
2. Load cell or circuit failure. CORRECTIVE ACTION: consult your
scale serviceman.
Analog Error Low
ErrAL 1. The load cell input is below the range of the indicator.
CORRECTIVE ACTION: Check for improper load cell wiring
and for output of 1 to 50mV.
2. Load cell or circuit failure. CORRECTIVE ACTION: consult your
scale serviceman.
Err1 A program checksum mismatch has been detected. CORRECTIVE

ACTION: consult your scale serviceman.
Err2 An illegal write to the NOVRAM has been detected. CORRECTIVE

ACTION: consult your scale serviceman.
Err3 Internal RAM failure. CORRECTIVE ACTION: consult your scale

serviceman.
Err r The RAM test has detected one or more failures in the external 748
RAM memory. CORRECTIVE ACTION: consult your scale
serviceman.
No battery-backed RAM. The time and date, zero dead load, DAC
no bbr output calibration, and truck file data has been lost. Operation may
proceed by pressing the CLEAR key and re-entering the lost data,
but the data will be lost when power is removed from the instrument.
Consult your scale serviceman to replace the RAM and clock
battery-backed IC.
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CARE AND CLEANING
1. DO NOT submerge indicator in water, pour or spray water directly on instrument.

2. DO NOT use acetone, thinner, or other volatile solvents for cleaning.
3. DO NOT expose equipment to temperature extremes.
4. DO NOT place equipment in front of heating/cooling vents.
5. DO clean the indicator with a damp, soft cloth and mild non-abrasive detergent.
6. DO remove power before cleaning with a damp cloth.
6. DO provide clean AC power and adequate protection against lightning damage.
6. DO keep the surroundings clear to provide clean and adequate air circulation.
APPENDIX A I/O OPTION INSTALLATION
This appendix describes the installation of the optional I/O interfaces. This option consists of both a
0 to 10 volt and 4 to 20 MA analog output, a BCD output and eight (8) programmable inputs.
ANALOG OUTPUT
The analog output is an analog representation of the displayed weight. Connections are made via a
9-pin “D” connector located on the back of the instrument. The maximum load resistance for the
current output is 500 ohms while the minimum load resistance for the voltage output is 2K ohms.
Refer to figure no. 14 for the pin layout for the connector.
PIN NUMBER FUNCTION
PIN 5 PIN 1 1 4 to 20 milliampere output
2 not used
3 not used
4 not used
5 0 to 10 VDC output
6 common
PIN 9 7 common
PIN 6
8 common
figure no. 14 - analog output connector pin layout 9 common
BCD OUTPUT
figure no. 15 -
The BCD output provides a parallel PIN 19 BCD output connector pin layout PIN 1
logic-level BCD output of the
displayed weight. Additional status
signals are included. Connections
are via a 37-pin “D” connector. Refer
to figure no. 15 for the pin layout of
this connector. PIN 37 PIN 20
PIN NO. FUNCTION PIN NO. FUNCTION PIN NO. FUNCTION

1 ............. ground 8 ................ 800 15 ....................... gross*/net
20 ............ ground 27 ............... 400 34 ......................... aux. out
2 ............... 800K 9 ................ 200 16 .......................... aux. in
21 .............. 400K 28 ............... 100 35 ........................ +polarity*
3 ............... 200K 10 ................ 80 17 ........................ data valid
22 .............. 100K 29 ................ 40 36 ........................over cap.*
4 ................ 80K 11 ................ 20 18 ............................ print
23 ............... 40K 30 ................ 10 37 ....................... input spec.
5 ................ 20K 12 ................. 8 19 ..... VCC out (200 OHM current limit)
24 ............... 10K 31 ................. 4
6 ................. 8K 13 ................. 2
25 ................ 4K 32 ................. 1 NOTE! * indicates a high
7 ................. 2K 14 ............ motion level when function is true.
26 ................ 1K 33 ............. lb*/kg
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OPTICALLY ISOLATED INPUTS
Included with the I/O option are eight (8) programmable inputs that may be used to remotely (up to
100 feet) initiate various functions within the 748. These inputs are accessed via the 15-pin “D”
series connector on the back of the instrument enclosure. Four (4) of the inputs are defined while
the remaining four (4) are available for special applications and will vary from application to
application. Of the four (4) that are defined, one is for Zero, another is for Tare, the third is for Print,
and the fourth is for Gross. Figure no. 16 illustrates the layout of this connector and identifies the
inputs for Zero, Tare, Print and Gross. Remember that the input must be connected to Gnd to initiate
the function.
PIN NUMBER FUNCTION
PIN 1 PIN 8 1 .................... Zero
9 .................... Tare
2 .................... Print
10 .................. Gross
3
11
4
PIN 9 PIN 15 12
5 .....................Gnd
figure no. 16 - logic level connector layout
13 ....................Gnd
CALIBRATION OF THE ANALOG OUTPUT

The analog output has been calibrated at the factory and should require no other adjustment. If, for
some reason, it is found necessary or desirable to readjust this output, the procedure listed below
may be used. Note that in order to calibrate the analog output, it is first necessary to enter the
Calibration mode by gaining access to the calibration switch. Refer to the CALIBRATION section of
this manual for additional information. When the 748 senses that the optional I/O board is present, it
will cause the calibration sequence to include the steps necessary to calibrate the analog output.
The following describes that process:
Step 1 The display will show CALdAC.
Step 2 Press the ENTER key and the display will show NO. If you press ENTER at this point, the
analog output calibration process will be ended. Press the 1 key to change the display
to YES to proceed with Step 3 of the analog output calibration, or press the 0 key to
change the display back to no. Press ENTER.
Step 3 The display will show bH 0=, the weight below zero for the analog output to be minimum
(0 volts or 4 MA). Press ENTER to display the displayed setting. Press ENTER to store
displayed setting, or enter the desired weight and press ENTER.
Step 4 The display will show dAC H=, the maximum voltage to be output at capacity. Press
ENTER to display the displayed setting. Press ENTER to store the displayed setting or
enter the desired value 00.000 to 10.000 and press ENTER.
If the maximum voltage is known, the current output will be:

setting
Current = ( ) x 16 + 4 (mA)
10
If the maximum current is known, the dAC H= setting will be:
dAC H= ( mA16- 4 )x 10 (volts)

00.000 = 4.0mA
5.000 = 12.0mA
10.000 = 20.0mA
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Step 5 The display will show dAC Hi. The voltage and current output will be set to the value
entered in Step 4. Adjust the VOLTAGE potentiometer on the I/O board to set the voltage.
The SPAN potentiometer may also be used at this time to adjust the current output. These
adjustments are shown in figure no. 17. After the adjustment is complete, press the
ENTER key.
Step 6 The display will show dAC Lo. The voltage output will be set to 0 volts and the current
output set to 4 mA. Adjust the OFFSET potentiometer on the I/O board to set the voltage
output to zero and/or the current output to 4 milliamperes. On completion, press ENTER.
Step 7 The 748 will return to Step 1.
NOTE: Because of interaction between the OFFSET and SPAN adjustments, answer YES to Step 1
and repeat calibration until no further adjustment is necessary.
VOLTAGE adjust
I/O PC board
(solder side) OFFSET adjust
SPAN adjust
figure no. 17 - analog output calibration adjustment
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APPENDIX B - PART IDENTIFICATION
figure no. 18 - desktop enclosure
18
32
6 19
26
25
27
1
2 28
19 31
20
5
30 3
11
4
17
9 10
17 8
7
17
34
16
28
22 24
23
33
21
Item Part No. Description Item Part No. Description
1 8539-C009-0A Back Cover Weldment 18 6021-0623 Screw Pan Head

2 8539-C010-0A Front Cover Weldment 19 6680-0004 Washer Internal
3 8539-D005-18 End Cap 20 6013-0039 Nut Hex 6-32
4 8539-C011-0A Connector Panel 21 8539-D056-08 Gimbal
5 8539-D094-EA Main PC Board (LCD) 22 6540-1052 Knob
8539-D094-FA Main PC Board (LED) 23 6021-1199 Thumbscrew
6 8539-C012-0A 748 Option Board 24 6024-0083 Rubber Washer
7 8539-C017-0A Cable: Duplex Serial 25 8539-B020-0A Cable: Analog Output
8 8539-B015-0A Cable: Power Connector 26 8539-B021-0A Cable: Remote Input
9 8539-B104-0A Cable: Printer 27 8539-C019-0A Cable: BCD Output
10 8539-B018-0A Cable: PWC Output 28 8530-B159-08 Sealing Tab
11 8539-B014-0A Cable: Load Cell 30 6610-2345 Jack Socket
16 8539-D003-08 Keypad (LCD) 31 6680-0049 Nylon Spacer .25
8539-D003-18 Keypad (LED) 32 6680-0121 Nylon Spacer .425
17 6021-1251 Screw Truss Head 33 6540-1004 Rubber Foot
34 728R90 Power Supply (748)
728R124 Power Supply (748-A &
748-E)
6800-1020 Power Supply (748-AV &
748-EV)
728R901 Power Supply (748-V)
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figure no. 19 - NEMA 4X enclosure
19
20 32
34 1
or
36 35 6
7
24
23
40 41
38
21 26 33
20 5
3
29 42
37
NOTE: Door hinge is removed
39 for illustrative purposes.
Item Part No. Description Item Part No. Description

1 8539-D036-0A Enclosure Weldment 26 6680-0049 Spacer Nylon .25
3 8539-C048-0A Bezel 29 6610-2248 Gland Connector
5 8530-D114-08 Gasket 32 6680-0121 Spacer Nylon .425
6 8539-D094-CA Main PC Board (LCD) 33 728R90 Power Supply (748-S)
8539-D094-DA Main PC Board (LED) 34 8539-C066-0A 4 PWC Relay Assy
7 8539-D003-08 Keypad (LCD) 35 8539-C067-0A 8 PWC Relay Assy
8539-D003-18 Keypad (LED) 36 8539-C062-0A Relay Board Assy
8 8539-C012-0A 748 Option Board 37 8534-D390-08 Mounting Bracket
19 6021-0623 Screw, 6-32 x .75 38 6024-0081 Washer, Rubber
20 6680-0004 Washer Internal 39 6021-1061 Screw, 10-32
21 6013-0039 Nut Hex 6-32 40 6013-0297 Hex Nut, #10
23 6021-0699 Screw 1/4 -28 x 5/8 41 6024-0037 Lock Washer, #10
24 8530-C088-08 Clamp 42 6980-1014 AC Power Cord
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APPENDIX C
CALIBRATION SEAL INSTALLATION
If your Model 748 Weight Indicating Instrument is used in a commercial application it must be tested
and sealed by your local weights and measurements official. The 748 is designed to accept a lead
and wire security seal to prevent unauthorized access to the calibration adjustments. Installation of
this seal differs with the type of enclosure. Refer to the following figures for details on the installation
of these seals.
Bend tab over screw head

and secure with wire seal.
Repeat for the left side
endcap.
Hole in
Bracket
Hole in Lip
of Front Cover
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DOMESTIC/INTERNATIONAL JUMPER (J12 32˚- PROVIDE GOOD, SAFE GROUND

Remove the jumper to comly with OIML DON'T EXPOSE TO

LOAD CELL CONNECTIONS WITH OVER

figure no. 1 - wall

version of the 748 are 0.8 A

REMOTE INPUT BCD OUTPUT ANALOG OUTPUT

via “D” style connectors.

LOAD CELL CONNECTION

PRINTER OUTPUT CONNECTION

Standard Printer Output Connector

Standard "Printer Connector RS-232C Pin Definitions:

Mating Connector Internal Printer Peripheral Device

BI-DIRECTIONAL SERIAL INTERFACE (Serial I/O) PIN NUMBER ... FUNCTION

INTERCONNECT CABLE - Example B TX RETURN 11 RX SOURCE

of Current Loop CIRCUITRY

LOAD CELL CONNECTION

BI-DIRECTIONAL SERIAL INTERFACE (Serial I/O)

PRESET WEIGHT COMPARATOR

PWC LOGIC LEVEL OUTPUT

PWC RELAY ASSEMBLY

OUTPUT (closed) ........ 28-240VAC @ 3A maximum for each plug-in relay.

PWC Number 1 Brown

DATA FORMAT SPECIFICATIONS

SERIAL DATA FORMAT

GROSS WEIGHT MODE: NET WEIGHT MODE:

CONTINUOUS DATA OUTPUT

Pxxxxxx^UU^M^SS^CR (no decimal point in weight display)

where: CR - carriage return (hex 0D)

The host device (computer) sends:

The 748 will respond:

S - sign (space if weight is positive or a “--” if weight is negative)

SERIAL INPUT COMMANDS

The KeyCommand functions are:

1 set preset 1 7 set preset 4 D set preset 7

RESPONSES TO SERIAL COMMAND FUNCTIONS

where: Response - ACK if the command was processed

0 - Unable to process command (i.e. Print command sent while

TARE command (5): STX5xxxxxxCKsumETX (xxxxxx = tare weight value)

GROSS command (0): STX030ETX

PRINT command (4): STX434ETX

If you have a 748 desktop enclosure, it will

Once you have located the calibration switch

SETUP AND CALIBRATION

dUAL r disable or 1 to enable. Press ENTER to save the displayed

setting. If dual ranging is disabled (0 entered) advance to

to save it or to save the current value displayed.

Lo dP through 4 to enter the desired decimal point location

and press ENTER to save it or to save the current displayed

save it or to save the displayed value.

Hi int through 9 to enter the new High interval value and

press ENTER to save it or to save the current displayed

setting. Available High interval values are 1 through 9, 10,

Press ENTER to show the current setting. Press 0 through

Hi dP 4 to enter the desired decimal point location and press

ENTER to save it or to save the current setting. Must be the

same as Low Decimal Point to be able to use Truck Storage.

to save it or to save the displayed value.

to save it or to save the current setting. Available interval

Press ENTER to show the current setting. Press 0

to save it oo save the current setting.

0=XXXXXX 2=XXXX.XX 4=XX.XXXX